After three years since Netflix Japan and ROBOT’s collaboration announcement to bring the beloved Yu Yu Hakusho series to life in a live-action format, fans’ anticipation has finally culminated in the release of the Netflix Original adaptation. The journey from speculation and rumors to the realization of this project has been one filled with immense excitement.

This adaptation condenses 66-episodes from anime series into a concise narrative,  combining elements from multiple arcs, to create a story told across just 5 episodes, introducing significant changes to the original storyline. The series’ transformation promises a fresh perspective but has so far only received mixed reviews.